Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Continuing Resolution (CR), H.R. 1968, which ensures that the federal government remains operational by continuing current spending levels until September. "Tonight, I voted in favor of the Continuing Resolution because it is a vital step in keeping our government open and maintaining essential... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew is demanding an immediate end to a state mandate that requires New Jersey hospitals to ask parents their newborn baby's sexual orientation and gender identity just hours after birth. "This mandate is beyond outrageous," said Congressman Van Drew. "We are talking about newborns who are just minutes old, and already, the state government is trying to push... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Van Drew released the following statement reaffirming his commitment to protecting Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. "I want to be absolutely clear: Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid must always be protected," says Congressman Van Drew. "These programs are lifelines for our seniors, individuals with dis... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 House budget resolution. "As much as I wanted to see a different budget resolution, I ultimately voted for it because it is essential to move the budget process forward so real negotiations can begin," said Congressman Van Drew. "Americans made it clear they want a better budge... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew is calling for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) board members to resign after their approval of yet another outrageous 17% electric rate increase. "The NJBPU has failed the people of New Jersey," said Congressman Van Drew. "For years, they knew these rate hikes were coming, yet instead of working to protect consumers, they wasted time pu... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to the Veterans Affairs Wilmington Health Care District voicing his concerns about the ongoing delays in the relocation of the Atlantic County Veterans Clinic. "Veterans have sacrificed so much for our country, and it is time we repay that by ensuring they have access to the healthcare they need, without having to travel long distances or ... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew and Congresswoman Dean (PA-4), joined by a bipartisan group of colleagues, reintroduced the Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution (SHIELD) Act. This critical bill addresses the growing threat of online exploitation by strengthening existing laws to hold offenders accountable for image-based attacks. "As technology advances, so do... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) efforts to rein in wasteful spending. DOGE has been tasked with identifying fraud and waste in the federal government. They do not make cuts themselves but rather they make recommendations to the President and Congress who have the final say in what gets cut. "Washington ... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority Board of Commissioners, urging them to reconsider their recent decision to award a $1.73 billion E-ZPass Services' contract to TransCore, a company with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). "It is completely unacceptable that a company with connections to the CCP could be given access to vast amou... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew stated that the agreement reached between Pennsylvania and PJM Interconnection—a regional transmission organization that oversees electricity movement across 13 states, including New Jersey—is a small but necessary step toward stopping the rapidly rising energy costs. This deal comes after Pennsylvania filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement in response to Shell's announcement that it is withdrawing from the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project off South Jersey's coast, resulting in a write-off of nearly $1 billion. "First Orsted pulled out of these projects, and now Shell is following suit," said Congressman Van Drew. "They are beginning to realize what we ha... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after the White House confirmed that the drones flying over New Jersey were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for research purposes. "For months, the Biden administration ignored us," said Congressman Van Drew. "They refused to tell the people of New Jersey what was going on with these mysterious dro... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after speaking with Scott Turner, the nominee for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), about the dangerous living conditions at Stanley Holmes Village in Atlantic City. "Secretary Turner and I had an in-depth conversation, and it is clear he is just as concerned as I am about what is happening in Atlantic Cit... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated the impact of several grant programs he secured for Atlantic City that work to strengthen our community and enhance public safety. "I am proud to be doing everything I can to lift up the people of Atlantic City and South Jersey," said Congressman Van Drew. "These grant programs are making a real difference because they build on each other in ... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated President Trump's day-one executive order which immediately halted offshore wind leasing and permitting. The order also lays the legal groundwork to permanently terminate these projects by directing the Department of the Interior (DOI) to review existing leases and examine their ecological, economic, and environmental impact. "The executive o... Read More »
